Grilled Watermelon And Avocado Salad

Summer Dish

Have you ever tried different way of consuming watermelon other than fresh – like in a salad? This may be a bit surprising for you, but you know…you can can grill a watermelon and make a salad from it.

Here is a recipe that can prove this little watermelon twist, making it as amazing refreshing summer salad!

Grilled Watermelon and Avocado Salad

Ingredients

Salad

3 avocados, halved, pit removed and sliced into ½” thick slices

½ large seedless watermelon, sliced into ½” thick wedges

1 red onion, sliced into ¼ ” thick slices

4 tbsp. mint

4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled

3 tsp. red hot chili pepper, seeded, deveined and finely minced

Dressing

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

2 tsp. honey

¼ cup lime juice

¼ cup olive oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Prep time:15 mins Cook time:15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 8

Preheat the grill to medium high heat and lightly grease to prevent sticking

Add the watermelon, avocados and onions in batches, flipping once you see deep grill marks on each side. Remove from the grill and allow to cool to room temperature

Once cool, dice the watermelon and avocado and add to a bowl along with the onions. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper

Meanwhile, mix together the Dijon, honey, and lime juice

Slowly whisk in the olive oil until completely emulsified and then season with salt and pepper to taste

Pour the dressing over the watermelon and avocado and very gently toss.

When ready to serve, garnish the salad with feta cheese, mint and chili peppers.

Of course, you can make a lot of variations on the subject using tuna slices or even shrimps. We will leave it to your vivid imagination and desire for experimenting with food combinations.